Does anyone know whose flight bag this is?
Question Words
What / Which / Whose + Noun
First, let's review the question words what, which, and whose.
- What, which, and whose are often used with nouns.
- What and which are often both possible, with little difference in meaning.
- Which is preferred when the speaker is thinking of a limited number of choices.
- Whose is used when asking about possession.
| What | Which | Whose |
|---|---|---|
| What kind of aircraft did you fly? | Which computer here is yours? | Whose coat is that? |
| What size aircraft will you fly? | Which runway should I take, Runway 26L or 26R? | Whose glasses are these? |
| What type of aircraft do you like? | Which country are you flying from, Canada or the USA? | Whose airplane did you fly yesterday? |
How + Adjective / Adverb
How is usually used with adjectives and adverbs.
How far is Whistler from Vancouver International Airport?
How much did you pay?
How many times have you flown on an Airbus 380?
How often do you fly?
How tall are your hangar doors?
How heavy is your luggage?
How fast can you run up your engines for departure?
How many helicopters and aircraft do you have?
Direct & Indirect Questions
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